The work of architecture and design studio ATRA seamlessly blends the minimalist appeal of Scandinavian modernism with bold Mexican brutalism. Forever seeking to innovate, ATRA founder and creative director Alexander Díaz Andersson continues to embrace woodworking traditions while also working with marble, brass, travertine and more in the design of the studio’s side tables, desks, chairs and other furnishings.
Díaz Andersson was born and raised in Sweden. His Mexican mother and Swedish paternal grandparents worked in the furniture industry. He was naturally drawn to furniture design and architecture and was inspired by the Bauhaus, the clean lines attributed to the work of Finnish furniture designer Alvar Aalto, Italian architect-designer Carlo Scarpa’s building projects and the abstract creations of American sculptor Richard Serra.
After studying design at the European Institute of Design in Spain, Díaz Andersson moved to Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula — where he became fascinated with the local history of woodworking. Impressed with the workmanship and drawn to Mexican furniture, he began to envision a way to marry their traditional construction techniques with modern furniture production technology.
Díaz Andersson opened ATRA in 2009 in Mexico City. The company’s first architectural commission was to design the Hejal — the holy Torah scrolls’ storage cabinet/altar — for the Birkat Itzjak Synagogue in Mexico City. The design was critically acclaimed and was the company’s watershed project, which launched their success as a prominent player in the design space.
ATRA’s Flow chair won a Gold A’Design Award in 2019. The studio has been featured in several design and architecture magazines, including Wallpaper, Architectural Digest and Surface.
On 1stDibs, find ATRA seating, tables, garden elements and more.
$12,999 / item
Margot Lounge Chair, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
Margot Lounge Chair by ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz Pictured; Pur Mohair Elitis & Light Streaked Brass Plated Steel [02B] Customizable in the following finishes; UPHOLSTERY [ ]...
Brass
$19,872 / item
Egg Sofa, By ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Egg Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] SMALL VERSION L 2500 mm / 98.4” D 955 mm / 37.6” H 625 mm / 24.6” SH 380 mm / 15.0” LARGE VERSION L 3200 mm / 126.0” D 955 mm / 37...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$44,850 / item
Margot V Sofa, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Margot V Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] OVERALL L 4955 mm / 195.1” D 2100 mm / 82.7” H 600 mm / 23.6” SH 360 mm / 14.2”" MODULE 1 ...
Stainless Steel, Brass
$4,750 / item
Strek Lounge Chair, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Strek Lounge Chair By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz. This design can be made for exterior use with stainless steel and outdoor textiles. Customizable in the following finishe...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Femur Black Dining Chair in Walnut and Leather 'Set x 6' by Atra
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
Femur chair dining set in walnut and Velvet by Atra. Designer - Alexander Diaz Anderson. L 58.5cm/23.00” W 45.7cm/17.9” H 83.8cm/32.9” Seat Height 47.0c...
Walnut
$24,840
Margot Sofa, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Margot Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] All ATRA pieces are produced in-house within our four ateliers — upholstery, wood, stone, and metal — and can be customized in f...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$54,347 / item
Beluga Sectional Sofa, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Beluga Sectional Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] 180 STRAIGHT MODULE W 1800 mm / 70.9” D 1065 mm / 41.9” H 630 mm / 24.8” SH 360 mm / 14.2” ...
Brass
$15,300 / item
Dino Sofa, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Dino Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] L 2450 mm / 96.5” D 1090 mm / 42.9” H 810 mm / 31.9” SH 335 mm / 13.2” All ATRA pieces are produced in-house within our four ateli...
Velvet, Walnut, Fabric, Textile
$18,423 / item
Beluga Sofa, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
Beluga Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] This piece comes in 4 standard sizes: 180 W 1800 mm / 70.9” D 1065 mm / 41.9” H 630 mm / 24.8” SH 360 mm / 14.2” ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$24,840
Beluga Curvo Sofa, By ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
Beluga Curvo Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] This piece comes in 4 standard sizes: 250 W 2500 mm / 98.4” D ...
Brass
$4,500 / item
Ala Lounge Chair, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
Ala Lounge Chair, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] Every ATRA piece is crafted in-house and can be tailored in finish and dimensions to your specifications. UPHOLSTERY [ ] Leathe...
Leather, Oak, Teak, Walnut
$9,099 / item
Mini Beluga Lounge Chair, By ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Mini Beluga Lounge Chair By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz Pictured; Ebony Alpaca Suri & Light Buffed Brass [05B] Customizable in the following finishes; UPHOLSTERY [ ] ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$18,300 / item
Air Sofa, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Air Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] L 2400 mm / 94.5” D 905 mm / 35.6” H 605 mm / 23.8” SH 295 mm / 11.6” All ATRA pieces are produced in-house...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$17,000 / item
Eclipse sofa, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Eclipse Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] L 2550 mm / 100.4” D 1110 mm / 43.7” H 595 mm / 23.4” SH 295 mm / 11.6” All ATRA pieces are produced in-house within our four a...
Velvet, Oak
$15,300 / item
Mantis Sofa, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Mantis Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] L 2400 mm / 94.5” D 920 mm / 36.2” H 740 mm / 29.1” SH 425 mm / 16.7” All ATRA pieces are produced in-house within our four atel...
Stainless Steel
$5,800 / item
Flow Leather Lounge Chair, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Flow Lounge Chair By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz Customizable in the following finishes; UPHOLSTERY [ ] Leather [ ] Nubuck METAIL DETAILING [ ] Brass Plated Steel Finishes ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$12,999
Beluga Lounge Chair, by ATRA
By ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Beluga Lounge Chair By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz Pictured; French Vanilla Alpaca Suri & Polished Brass [00B] Customizable in the following finishes; UPHOLSTERY [ ] ...
Upholstery
$10,899 / item
Egg Lounge Chair, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Egg Lounge Chair By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz Customizable in the following finishes; UPHOLSTERY [ ] Velvet [ ] Boucle [ ] Mohair [ ] Alpaca [ ] Woven [ ] Teddy BRASS DET...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$24,000 / item
Oberon Modular Sofa, by Atra
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Oberon Modular Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] Priced as modular pictured, 2 Back Rest Modules & 2 Ottoman's [without wedge side table] Outdoor version is available u...
Stainless Steel, Brass
$19,743 / set
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of black leather and ash wood. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ s...
Leather, Ash
$9,800 / set
H 34.65 in W 19.3 in D 21.26 in
Jørgen Christensens Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Christensen, set of eight dining chairs, leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1950s Exclusive set of eight dining chairs designed by Danish designer and cabinetmaker Jørgen Christe...
Brass
$15,277 / set
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of black leather and ash wood. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ sha...
Leather, Ash
$2,347 / set
H 33 in W 22.5 in D 21 in
Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 5
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mainline by Hookermid century walnut and cane dining chairs - set of 5 Each armless chair measures: 19.5 wide x 21 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches Each captains...
Cane, Walnut
Miniforms Botera Sofa by E-GGS
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Botera is all about comfort, anytime, anywhere. In order to better harness the volumes of the armchair in all situations, we transformed it into a whole family of modular upholstered...
Upholstery
Earl Walnut, Black Leather Moresby Dining Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair shown in walnut and black leather. In stock leather choice: black, olive, camel o...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
$3,760 / item
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 26.78 in
Modern Margot Dining Chairs, Wool Bouclé Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Margot Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Margot dining chair was designed to redefine modern living with effortless refinement. Its...
Brass
$1,295 / set
H 46.25 in W 24.5 in D 22 in
Young Manufacturing Midcentury Walnut and Burlwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Young Manufacturing midcentury walnut and burlwood dining chairs - set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 21 wide x 21 deep x 46.25 high, with a seat height of 19.5 inches Each capta...
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Walnut and Black Leather Sable Dining Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted solid wood construction, featuring true copper or brass rods. Made in Los Angeles, California. Shown in walnut, copper, and black leather upholstery. Wood type is avai...
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
$7,650 / item
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 51.19 in
Pangolin Pleated Leather Contemporary Retro Style Sofa by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Pangolin pleated leather sofa is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This Sofa was inspired by the plight of the fragile...
Leather, Foam
$1,210Sale Price / item|16% Off
H 29.75 in W 24.25 in D 20.25 in
Oak Dining Chair in Black with Leather Seat / Dining Chair GH1
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We’ve been tasked to design an effortless, elegant, honest and most importantly comfortable dining chair for Chef Eric Bost, whose restaurant Auburn, we've been designing for the past few years. After a good year...
Leather, Oak
Metropol Sofa by Cesare Arosio
By Laura Meroni
Located in Milan, IT
The stylish Metropol 3-seater sofa in nubuck leather features the distinctive element of wrapping the seats with the back and side shell in brushed matt lacquered wood, providing a h...
Leather, Wood
Nerthus WHITE Hemp, Black Teak and Indoor-Outdoor Sofa by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Nerthus sofa by Alexander Diaz Andersson is an indoor-outdoor sofa which has been inspired by the natural world and the responsibility to protect it. The Nerthus cuts a light sil...
Teak
Oberon Velvet Sofa Sectional by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Oberon sofa, is a contemporary sectional made of an expanse of blue velvet with a yellow velvet base detailing that makes it appear to be floating abov...
Velvet